Photo: Justin Felder · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bowman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bowman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bowman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bowman
Dental care lags in Bowman
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 26.7% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Bowman’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Bowman
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.2%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 50.1%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Bowman runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Bowman
The closest emergency room is Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, 29.5 miles away in a straight line. And 13% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.6% across South Carolina. For everyday care, Hopehealth Orangeburg is closer (12.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Bowman, and more people treating it
50.1% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the South Carolina figure falls outside Bowman’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bowman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Bowman adults…
Bowman runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bowman
No hospital or community health center in Bowman itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bowman; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Bowman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bowman runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Bowman adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.1% of Bowman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Bowman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bowman adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bowman
Why doesn’t Bowman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bowman.
What hospital is closest to Bowman?
Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, 29.5 miles in a straight line from Bowman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bowman.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.